How to Hit Strikes in Bowling

The key to landing a Strike while bowling in Nintendo Switch Sports is to aim at the middle of the first pin and throw in a straight line. Read on to learn tips and tricks, as well as other methods of hitting Strikes in bowling!

How to Hit Strikes in Bowling

How to Hit Strikes in Bowling Checklist
Method #1: Aim at the Middle and Throw in a Straight Line
Method #2: Aim Between the First and Second Row Pins

Method #1: Aim at the Middle and Throw in a Straight Line

The easiest way to hit a Strike in bowling is to aim at the middle and throw the bowling ball in a straight line. Make sure to wait for your character to run towards the lane before you throw the bowling ball to increase the chances of landing a Strike.

Control your strength as you throw the bowling ball

Throwing the ball too weak or too strong may leave a couple of pins behind, even if you aim at the middle of the lane.

Be sure to swing the controller level to your waist or a little above it for the right power to the throw. Avoid twist your wrist so that the ball will not curve as it approaches the pins.

Method #2: Aim Between the First and Second Row Pins

Another method to land a strike is to hit the first and second row bowling pins. It requires high accuracy and control to hit those spots known as a Pocket.

Aim between number 1 and 3 pins if you're a right-handed player, as it will be most comfortable for your dominant hand. Hit the number 1 and 2 pins if you're left-handed, as it will be the easiest for your handedness.

Position yourself on the left side or right side

Don't place yourself in the middle of the lane, or it will be hard for you to get a strike. Move to the left or right, depending on your dominant hand, and aim for the pins mentioned above.

You can also use the Zoom-In function to help you hit the pins more accurately.

If you don't know where to position yourself, you can use the default location and throw a curving ball a little to the left if you're right-handed or to the right if you're left-handed.

Master the Hook (Ball Curve)

How to Do the Hook	Simply twist the controller while in swinging motion to make the ball spin

Making the ball curve even just a little makes a huge difference when hitting the pins.

If you can master this technique, you'll have more options and better aim, leading to consistent and consecutive strikes. It requires a lot of practice, but it will be easy to do once you get the hang of it!

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